Hey there! Let’s have some fun with a silly story called “Hey Diddle Diddle.” It’s all about some funny animals and things doing amazing tricks!
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Isn’t it amazing? The cat is playing music with a fiddle! Do you like music too? The cow is jumping so high, it goes over the moon! Can you jump high like the cow?
The little dog is laughing because everything is so funny! And guess what? The dish and the spoon are running away together. How silly is that?
Hey, wait for us! Let’s say it again:
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Now, let’s see who else can jump over the moon:
Cow, cow, cow! The cow jumped over the moon.
Cat, cat, cat! The cat jumped over the moon.
Dog, dog, dog! The dog jumped over the moon.
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Uh-oh! I lost my partner, what do I do?
Don’t worry, let’s find them and have more fun together!
Wasn’t that a fun story? You can imagine all the animals and things doing silly tricks. Maybe you can make up your own story with your toys. Have fun playing and imagining!
Musical Instruments Exploration: Just like the cat played the fiddle, let’s explore different musical instruments! Gather some simple instruments like a tambourine, a small drum, or a xylophone. Let each child take turns playing an instrument and creating their own music. Ask them, “What kind of music do you think the cat played on the fiddle?” Encourage them to describe the sounds they make and how it makes them feel.
Jumping Over the Moon Game: Create a “moon” on the floor using a large piece of paper or a hula hoop. Encourage the children to take turns jumping over the “moon” just like the cow. Ask them, “How high can you jump?” and “What other animals do you think could jump over the moon?” This activity helps them connect the story to physical movement and imagination.
Create Your Own Silly Story: Provide the children with paper and crayons. Ask them to draw their favorite part of the “Hey Diddle Diddle” story or to create their own silly story with animals and objects doing funny things. Prompt them with questions like, “What if the spoon played the fiddle?” or “What if the dog flew over the moon?” Encourage them to share their stories with the class.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music]
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Oh look, isn’t that amazing? I wonder what they are doing.
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
I love music, don’t you?
The cow jumped over the moon.
Look how high I can jump!
The little dog laughed to see such sport.
Guys, you’re so funny!
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Hey, wait for us!
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Cow, cow, cow!
The cow jumped over the moon.
Cat, cat, cat!
The cat jumped over the moon.
Dog, dog, dog!
The dog jumped over the moon.
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
I lost my partner, what do I do?
I lost my partner, what do I do?
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This version removes any inappropriate or unclear phrases while maintaining the playful essence of the original transcript.
